27/01/2010
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A study from the University of Berkeley has found that women with high blood levels of PBDEs, flame retardant chemicals found in furniture predominantly made in the 1970s and 80s, suffer from a reduced chance of pregnancy. The researchers suggest that the chemicals alter normal levels of sex hormones to affect fertility.Full article
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